The Kenya Conference of Catholic
Bishops – General Secretariat
Introduction: The KCCB - General Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.
Project Officer - Justice and Peace Commission
Purpose of the Post: The position will support In the area of
transformative Civic Education Programme, Peace Building and Conflict
Transformation Programme
Duties
Duties
- Research issues of interest to governance and
peace building;
- Draft correspondence to external organizations
and contacts
- Provide the commission with regular
analysis of and advice on the situation on the ground, including reports
and updates on conflict dynamics and peacebuilding opportunities,
- Provide written reports on the situation
- Provide advice to the commission in
identifying relevant risks and opportunities for peacebuilding and
conflict management;
- Maintain close contact and regular
communication with relevant staff commission staff
- Engage national and international partners in
order to build entry-points and partnerships for conflict prevention and
peacebuilding initiatives;
- Organize, facilitate and conduct strategic
dialogue activities with stakeholders;
- Assist relevant stakeholders, as appropriate,
to identify risk/opportunities for peace, dialogue, conflict prevention
and reconciliation, including the drafting of “issues papers” that could
serve as the basis for further dialogue with regard to root causes of the
current tensions and strategies for addressing them;
- Ensure gender mainstreaming in the above
activities and that priority is given to the promotion of the
participation of women, youth and traditionally underrepresented groups.
- Provide advice on the integration of
peacebuilding and conflict prevention elements within the Commission
strategies and other planning processes;
- Support the building of strategic alliances
and partnerships for conflict prevention and peacebuilding-related
strategies and initiatives;
- Update database of experts and trainers;
- Develop activity reports while accompanying
experts/consultants/trainers to the field;
- Conduct special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a first degree in
development studies, public policy, international affairs, political
science, social sciences or a related field;
- Research experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication
skills. Ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the
organization.
- Proven problem solver with the ability to work
in a diverse team environment.
- Flexible, professional with the ability to
manage multiple responsibilities with changing priorities.
- A good knowledge of social teachings of the
Church, and Ethical principles
Performance Indicators: Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility
in #3 above.
Personal Traits: Must have a very clear idea of the Catholic Social Teachings.
Applications should be addressed to:-
General Secretary
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops - Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi
Personal Traits: Must have a very clear idea of the Catholic Social Teachings.
Applications should be addressed to:-
General Secretary
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops - Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi
eMail: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Applications must reach us on or before 4th September 2014
Applications must reach us on or before 4th September 2014